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CCTV is a modern tool utilised by plumbers to locate the cause of blockages. In place of estimating or digging up pipes, plumbers now use advanced video inspection systems to quickly detect the blockage.The inspection system consists of a durable camera attached to a sturdy cable, which is inserted into the pipes. The camera transmits a real-time video of the inside of the plumbing directly to the operator. This visual feed can also be saved for later analysis, helping the plumber diagnose the issue with accuracy.CCTV technology is incredibly useful and is commonly used in the following applications:

Blocked Drain – when there has been a blocked drain in a plumbing system CCTV will be used to quickly find where the clog is. Knowing what exactly is blocking the system will also be easily found with the camera.

Pipe Relining – relining pipes is a service to strengthen existing pipes without the need to replace the current ones. To find potential errors in the plumbing which may interfere with the relining process, CCTV is used. A plumber will look for any cracks, holes or other defects which may prevent the pipes from being relined.

Leak Detection – if there is a suspected leak in piping networks then CCTV is perfect for finding them. From concrete slab leaks to leaks in bathrooms, combining a range of techniques with CCTV plumbers can easily find leaks.

As CCTV are pushed into drainage pipes, drainage expert may discover a large range of different items.

The most common items or objects that drainage specialists identify when utilizing CCTV include: –

• Intrusive roots– The growth from tree roots inside plumbing is often very difficult to handle. Root systems seek moisture then grow inside drainage pipes. As a result, these roots can clog or damage pipes, and CCTV aims to find early. –
• Non-degradable waste – Wipes and various solid masses which are pushed into a drain might not dissolve. When this happens, clogs are prone to form, so CCTV will assist in pinpointing the exact location of such items. -Food scraps, oils and grease – CCTV is often employed in sink drains to identify areas where fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can accumulate.
• Waste accumulation – CCTV drain inspections are conducted when there has been an obstruction as well as a problem within sewage pipes. A plumber must navigate the system and determine the cause of a blocked drain or additional concerns.
• Cracks and holes – Whether for repairs and general maintenance, CCTV is an ideal tool to detect small fractures or gaps in plumbing systems without digging. – Collapsed or damaged pipes – If a drainage line collapses or suffers damage, in such cases CCTV is a highly effective and budget-friendly method for identifying these concerns.

Plumbers will utilise CCTV due to it having many benefits and advantages over other plumbing methods. From finding leaks to seeing how badly a drain is blocked, the main benefits which come with CCTV drain inspections are:

• Accurate and effective – with the live footage a plumber can accurately find what is inside of the plumbing. The whole drainage system, from its infrastructure to its damage, will be found with CCTV. Finding contents inside the drain or the condition of the plumbing will also be accurate. The camera removes any need for guesswork which leads to resolving a problem easier.
• Non-invasive or non-destructive – to see if pipes were broken or blocked previously excavating the pipe or performing other destructive measures were needed to access the pipe. CCTV completely removes the need to destroy the ground or clear other items in order to look inside of a pipe.
• Efficiency – CCTV is both cost effective and time effective when compared to other methods of looking inside drainage. The process of phishing a camera inside a pipe and finding the problem is quick and easy. There is much less labour work needed and excavating is not needed meaning it is more cost effective.

Based on our consultation with a variety of Sydney plumbers, an average CCTV drain inspection service can cost from $300 and range up to $1350. However, there are multiple reasons why the inspection service can vary in prices, but the general steps include:

1. Accessing the drain and inserting the cameras within the plumbing
2. Handling the CCTV to run through the piping system and inspecting for issues
3. Once finished with the inspection return the drainage as it was and create a report of the findings

If there were potential issues, obstacles or other concerns causing the job to be more difficult or harder to complete then more tools and labour will be needed which can increase the costs.